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The Storm Skiing Journal and Podcast

Hosted by Stuart Winchester

The Storm Skiing Journal and Podcast, hosted by Stuart Winchester, covers the business and news of skiing resorts, passes and lift operations. With 264 episodes since October 2019, it publishes roughly every day or two, typically 45 to 60 minutes. Estimated downloads per episode are 5,000 to 8,000, with an estimated sponsor rate of $90 to $200 per episode.

Why brands sponsor The Storm Skiing Journal and Podcast

Engaged ski industry listeners who follow resort news and pass decisions closely

  • 264 episodes since 2019 with a 4.8 Apple Podcasts average from 270 ratings
  • Interviews with resort GMs and CEOs, reaching decision makers in ski operations
  • Episodes run about 50 minutes, giving room for a host-read placement
Best foroutdoor gear and apparelski and snow equipmenttravel and resort brands
Watch forAudience size is estimated from ratings; the niche is narrow and the listener base is likely small.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Sports70%
Travel20%
Business10%
Formats
interview, news roundup, ask me anything
Tone
analytical, conversational
Language
English
Production
Clean, edited audio
Typical length
45 to 60 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent45/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment65/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode5k–8k
Estimated, confidence 60%: apple_podcasts.ratings_count of 270 (band 200 to 1,000 means 5,000 to 25,000, moderated down for a niche outdoor topic), 264 episodes, daily-to-biweekly cadence, Substack hosting and a Podcast Index popularity of 9.
Audience asks aboutWhich resorts are changing their lift tickets and passesWhat pass deals like Indy and Ikon mean for skiersWhich resort executives are discussing expansion and snowmaking
Age
10%18-24
25%25-34
30%35-44
35%45+
Gender
25%women
75%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States80%
🇨🇦 Canada10%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom5%
LanguagesEnglish 100%

Commercial

0%of the last 20 episodes had a sponsor
None seenno sponsor mentions in the last 20 episodes
Brands seen
None yet
Categories promoted
None yet
Affiliate links
No

No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the description and website page carry no funding links, and the Substack publication is subscriber-funded.

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitylow
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencelow
Politicslow

Family friendly
Episode titles cover resort operations, lift upgrades and pass strategy with no flagged content.

We classify content, never people. No age, gender, ethnicity, religion or political views are inferred about the creator. Audience figures are estimates unless marked verified. Creators can correct anything on their profile.

Where to listen

Benchmark score: 35 / 100

Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.

Consistency Latest episode within the usual cadence0 / 50
Activity Episodes in the last 90 days, weekly is full marks30 / 30
Reach Estimated downloads per episode, 20k is full marks7 / 20

Recent episodes

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 4 days ago, a new one about every 1 days.

Everyone’s searching for skiing’s soul. I’m trying to find its brains. www.stormskiing.com
The Storm Skiing Journal and Podcast's own show description from the podcast feed

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About The Storm Skiing Journal and Podcast

The Storm Skiing Journal and Podcast is hosted by Stuart Winchester and publishes as a Substack podcast. Its episodes cover resort news, lift upgrades, season passes and interviews with ski area general managers and executives, according to the show's feed and website. The show has 264 episodes, released about every 1.2 days, usually running 45 to 60 minutes.

Apple Podcasts lists 270 ratings with a 4.8 average. Listeners are estimated to be ski industry followers, skiers and resort decision makers, concentrated in the United States. The feed shows no sponsors; the show is funded through its Substack subscriptions.

An estimated 5,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode suggests a host-read mid-roll would sit in the $90 to $200 range per episode. The show suits outdoor, ski equipment and travel brands looking for an engaged niche audience.

Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. The Storm Skiing Journal and Podcast can edit or remove this page at any time.

Questions about The Storm Skiing Journal and Podcast

How much does The Storm Skiing Journal and Podcast charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Estimated at $90 to $200 per episode for a host-read mid-roll, based on an estimated 5,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode and the standard $18 to $25 per 1,000 downloads rate. Final pricing depends on the placement and the show's own terms.

What is The Storm Skiing Journal and Podcast about?

The show covers skiing business and news, including resort operations, lift upgrades, season pass strategy and interviews with ski area leaders. It publishes episodes roughly every day or two.

How do I contact The Storm Skiing Journal and Podcast about sponsoring an episode?

The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can also be booked through Starbooked.

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